Lauren Crow, a preservationist and historian, travels to a remote estate in the Colorado mountains to restore an ancient, blood-stained quilt. Once there, she finds herself entangled in a series of brutal murders that mirror historical tragedies. She encounters Mark Davidson, a man whose lineage is tied to a secret society of vampire hunters known as the Alliance. As the body count rises, Lauren discovers that the quilt hides a map to a supernatural burial ground. She must navigate her physical attraction to Mark while confronting an ancient vampire uprising that threatens the local community.
Readers of paranormal romance and urban fantasy turn to this narrative for its blend of forensic investigation and gothic horror. It appeals to those who enjoy stories where modern law enforcement techniques intersect with occult legends. People read this book to experience a world where centuries-old blood feuds manifest in contemporary settings. The reader walks away with a story about the weight of ancestral heritage and the necessity of lethal force in protecting the innocent from predatory myths.
- Published
- 2007
- Language
- EN
